Baghsar Lake

#303 among destinations in Pakistan

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Baghsar is a lake situated at 975 m above sea-level in the Samahni Valley of Bhimber District in Pakistan's Azad Kashmir. The lake is roughly half a kilometre long and overlooks the Bandala Valley. The lake is a popular tourist destination. ()

Local name: باغ سر جھیلLength: 2640 ftElevation: 2736 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°2'43"N, 74°11'50"E

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Azad KashmirPakistan

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Baghsar Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Samahni Valley, Baghsar Fort.

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Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Samahni Valley
1 min walk • Samahni valley is a valley situated on the LOC that separates Azad Kashmir from Jammu and Kashmir. It is 35 km long and about 8 km in width and covers an area of 1270 km². By covered area, it is the largest valley in Kashmir. Most of the inhabitants speak Pahari, with some Punjabi influence.
0.7 miSE
Forts and castles
Baghsar Fort
17 min walk • Baghsar Fort is an ancient fort built in Samahni Valley near Bhimber, Pakistan, close to a place known as Baghsar. The fort was constructed by Mughal rulers. some parts of it are currently closed to visitors, due to it being right beside the line of control between Pakistan and India.